REI Honors Top Vendor Partners of 2017
NEMO Equipment received the co-op’s overarching Vendor Partner of the Year award. NRS, Oboz, Osprey and La Sportiva were also recognized.
Cleveland Indians Removing Chief Wahoo Logo from Uniforms
Major League Baseball said the Chief Wahoo logo is being removed from the Cleveland Indians’ uniform in 2019
Strava Fitness App can Reveal Military Sites
The US Central Command plans to refine its privacy policies after reports that the online fitness tracker Strava showing maps of people’s exercise habits across the globe could pose security risks for security forces around the world.
Woolmark and Adidas Present the Woolmark Performance Challenge
The competition provides an opportunity for tertiary students to develop innovative new product applications within the sports and performance market, by applying the science and performance benefits of Australian Merino wool.
Yeti Upgrades Digital Experience
Yeti.com shoppers can now receive unique content, campaigns, offers and recommendations based on information such as past purchases, geographic regions and even their favorite outdoor adventures. Additionally, customers can now design their own custom orders, mix and match drinkware and more—all without having to leave Yeti.com.
Fleet Feet, Pro Image Sport Among Top Franchises
Fleet Feet Sports landed at 90 and Pro Image Sports at 110 on Entrepreneur magazine’s 2018 Franchise 500 list of the nation’s top franchise opportunities.
OrthoLite Promotes C.B. Tuite to Chief Sales Officer
OrthoLite, the maker of insoles, announced the promotion of C.B. Tuite to chief sales officer as the company expands globally and identifies strategic opportunities. For the last three years, he previously served as the company’s senior vice president of sales and marketing.
Exped USA Moves Offices to Tacoma, Strengthens Staff
Exped USA, a subsidiary of Exped AG in Zurich, Switzerland, has moved its office to Tacoma, WA and made key personnel changes.
Activist Investor Acquires Stake in Nike
Pershing Square Capital, the $12+ billion dollar hedge fund run by activist Bill Ackman, has reportedly acquired a passive stake in Nike Inc.
REI Adventures Expands Adventures Offerings
REI Adventures, the active travel company of national outdoor co-op REI, announced at the New York Times Travel Show the launch of 30 new trips. The itineraries, including the expansion of REI’s easy active and family adventures, position the industry leader for continued growth to meet the diverse interests and abilities of its broadening traveler base.
Jake Burton Carpenter and Donna Carpenter Honored at Inspiration Awards
The winners of the eighth annual Inspiration Awards, presented by Adidas Outdoor, included Lifetime Achievement: Jake Burton Carpenter and Donna Carpenter; Retailer: Gear Coop in Costa Mesa, CA; and Manufacturer: United By Blue.
Dick’s Opens Regional Distribution Hub in Conklin, NY
Dick’s Sporting Goods Inc. opened a regional distribution facility at the Broome County Corporate Park, 9.4 miles south of Binghamton, in Conklin, NY. The hub is expected to create over 450 full-time jobs during the next five years in the Southern Tier.
Columbia Sportswear Appoints Sales Director Europe
Columbia Sportswear appointed Mike Levi as its new sales director Europe for the Columbia and Sorel brands.
Fanatics Amplifies Program for Jersey Exchanges
Fanatics in a partnership with American Express will enable buyers of NBA jerseys to exchange their jersey if the player is traded.
NRF: Super Bowl Spending Expected to Climb
American adults are expected to spend an average $81.17 for a total of $15.3 billion as an estimated 188.5 million people watch the New England Patriots take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl next month, according to the annual survey released by National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
